SmartFind G8 AISEPIRBMEOSAR Compatible® for enhanced detection and location performance, the G8 AIS EPIRB is the world’s first EPIRB to combine the global 406 MHz professional search and rescue alert, with the localised locating and tracking power of AIS.

AcceleratedLocation Detectionwith GPS & Galileo

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SmartFind G8 EPIRB RangeThe world’s most powerful EPIRBs, driving accelerated rescue times via:• Faster alert detection on the 406 MHz frequency through our

MEOSAR compatibility• The world’s first QUADROTECH® EPIRB, with four search and rescue

frequencies, the SmartFind G8 AIS supports the Alert, Locate, Tracking and Recovery elements of search and rescue

• Greater location detection speed and accuracy, as the multi-constellation GNSS receivers work with a wider range of satellites including Galileo and GPS.

• World’s first convergence of 406 and AIS, combining the global alerting of 406 MHz with the localised locating and tracking power of AIS

New Legal Requirement for AIS:The SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB is the only beacon on the market that meets the new global requirement to include AIS signals in EPIRBs deployed in SOLAS vessels from 2022.

McMurdo SmartFind EPIRBs include innovation as standard; with ruggedized base, easy service battery, MEOSAR compatibility, compliance with the United States emergency hands free transport and the new GNSS requirement which raises the minimum requirements for new EPIRBs being sold in the US. The additional false activation protection and multiple self-tests also offer total user confidence. Coupled with an unparalleled marine heritage, commitment to quality and a history of innovation, customers know they can trust McMurdo when their lives are at risk.The G8 AIS is the first EPIRB to have standard 406MHz, 121MHz & GNSS capabilities AND include AIS for localised rescue. This combination is a result of new technology but also new attitudes to AIS as a search and rescue tool, plus the realisation that accelerated alert detection and location accuracy will save even more lives. This technology partnership will also help reduce demands on the Search & Rescue authorities as it should help vessel owners detect and resolve accidental activations through visibility of AIS signals.

SmartFind G8 Auto-HousingA fully protective, spring loaded enclosure, the auto-housing automatically deploys and activates the EPIRB when it is submerged between 1 - 4m. The SmartFind G8 auto-housing incorporates fixing points which ensure previous McMurdo auto-housing units can be retrofitted with minimum impact, when upgrading your vessels EPIRB.Each of the models (G8 and G8 AIS) detailed on the comparison table opposite are available as either a category 1 or category 2 EPIRBs:Category 1 EPIRB modelsSupplied inside an auto-housing and automatically deployed and activated when in contact with water (although they can also be manually activated).Category 2 EPIRB modelsSupplied with a unique SmartTransfer bracket to prevent accidental activation, once manually removed from the bracket the EPIRB is activated manually or via water contact.

Local AIS

SmartFind G8 EPIRB Range Features Comparison

Understanding the MEOSAR EcosystemMEOSAR Improvements Better Accuracy, Timeliness and ReliabilityIn the next few years Cospas Sarsat will be rolling out a new search and rescue infrastructure known as MEOSAR. When fully deployed the aim is: Determine beacon location within 5km, 95% of the time, within 10 minutes.• 72 MEOSAR satellites positioned at Medium Earth Orbit altitude• Near instantaneous beacon signal detection using bent pipe technology — average 46 minutes faster

compared to LEOSAR• Reduced response times with multiple signal bursts to improve speed and accuracy of location calculation• Close to 100% reliability due to multiple antenna systems and MEOLUT networking• When fully operational next generation beacons will become available for sale that also have a return link

signal through Galileo satellites

Recommendation — 1 test a month over a period of 10 years. Long tests twice a year over a 10 year period. Long tests to be conducted in full view of sky. Obstacles will increase time taken for GPS lock, reducing the battery life. Long Tests can also only be performed if GNSS receiver workability seems suspect.

Warranty is 1 year from date of purchase, an additional 4 years upon registration with McMurdo group. On 5 year health check, an additional year will be put in place.

As a responsible manufacturer, McMurdo recommends a 5 year health check. Shore-based maintenance mandated vessels, battery health check or replacements should be carried out in accordance with flag Administration requirements and not exceeding 5 years

NOTE 1

NOTE 2

NOTE 3

• Acknowledge signal receipt• Lives are already being saving with the early

operational MEOSAR through faster alerts and greater accuracy, for example in Australia where McMurdo has just finished MEOSAR ground infrastructure installation.

SmartFind G8 EPIRB Range Features Comparison Feature Description SmartFind SmartFind G G AIS

Optimised for MEOSAR Enhanced detection capability for accelerated rescue

VHF homer . MHz swept tone

frequency International rescue frequency

GNSS receiver channels multi-constellation

AIS capability AIS for localized rescue

SmartTransfer Manual bracket allowing transport without activating water switch

Auto-housing option Automatic deployment when submerged - m

Activation method Manual or water activation

SmartCarry Concealed hands-free easy carry strap

SmartBase Impact protection

SmartLight lights, degree coverage

SmartSwitch Reusable ON power button cover, to prevent accidental activation

Battery storage life years (Lithium Iron Disulphide) (see Note )

SmartChange Easy service battery

Global service network + service centres across + countries

Multiple self tests short tests for system check and Long tests which include testing of the GNSS receivers (see Note )

Warranty + years with year extension on safety check (see Note

Part of McMurdo Ecosystem Developed with McMurdo’s unique understanding of the technical requirements to fully utilise the Cospas-Sarsat infrastructure

Search and Rescue Ecosystem with MEOSAR (United States) Galileo (European Unioin LONASS (Russia)

Distress Call UtilizingEmergency Beacons

Search&Rescue satelites

Local User Terminal

Mission Control CenterRescue Coordination Center

GALILEO RETURN LINK

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406 MHZ TRANSMITTERFrequency Power output Modulation121.5 MHZ TRANSMITTER Frequency Power output ModulationAIS TRANSMITTER (SEE NOTE 1)Frequencies Power output ModulationGNSS RECEIVER (SEE NOTE 2) Constellations Frequencies Sensitivity Satellites trackedSTROBE LIGHT Type Light output Flash rateBATTERY Type Operating life Shelf life (in-service life)ENVIRONMENT Operating temperature Storage temperature Automatic release depth

406.040 MHz + 1kHZ 5 W nominal Phase (16KOG1D) 121.5 MHz + 3 kHz 100 mW nominal Swept tone AM (3K20A3X) 161.975 MHz (AIS1); 162.025 MHz (AIS2) 1 W nominal Phase (16KOGXW) GPS, GLONASS, Galileo 1575.42 MHz (GPS, Galileo); 1602.00 MHz (GLONASS) -167 dBm minimum 72 channel

3 high intensivity LEDs 0.2 cd minimum 23 flashes per minute Lithium iron disulphide 48 hours minimum 10 years typical in service (see Note3) -20 °C to +55 °C (-4° F to +131° F) -30 °C to +70 °C (-22° F to +158° F) 4 m maximum

DIMENSIONS (EPIRB) Weight Height/Width/Depth Length of antennaDIMENSIONS (MANUAL BRACKET) Weight Height/Width/DepthDIMENSIONS (FLOAT FREE ENCLOSURE) Weight Height/Width/DepthSTANDARTS APPLIED (SEE NOTE 4) COSPAS-SARSAT Europe USA International standards I MO regulations

PART NUMBERS SmartFind G8 Manual EPIRB SmartFind G8 Auto EPIRB SmartFind G8 AIS Manual EPIRB SmartFind G8 AIS Auto EPIRB

710 g 423x104x103 mm (incl. antenna) 206 mm 110 g 270x125x121 mm 1075 g 416x126x132 mm C/S 1.001 C/S T.007 MED (wheelmark) USCG & FCC; FCC ID; TBA; 4 7 CFR Parts 80, 2; Dependant on variant IEC 61097-2; IEC 60945 incl. Corrigendum1; Industry Canada RSS-287; AS/NZS 4280.1; IMO MSC/Circ. 862 A.662(16); A.694(17); A.810(19); A.814(19)

23-001-002A 23-001-502A 23-001-001A 23-001-501A

NOTE 1: NOTE 2: NOTE 3: NOTE 4:

AIS is available on the G8-AIS model only GNSS is available on the G8 and G8-AIS models As a responsible manufacturer, McMurdo recommends a 5-year health check at the nearest McMurdo approved service agent. Shore-based maintenance mandated vessels, battery health check or replacements should be carried out in accordance with flag Administration requirements and not exceeding 5 years.Approvals for the various standards is pending

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